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Western leaders reject zoning idea in region, say it could hurt Raila's presidential bid

Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa speaks at a rally in Ebusakami, Luanda, Vihiga County. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The push by Azimio to have perceived weaker candidates step down in favour of stronger ones is threatening efforts by the alliance to win votes.

Some politicians allied with the coalition are against the idea and this is likely to hurt its flagbearer Raila Odinga's campaigns.

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